Nova Slot Processor.... First Impressions
Frank Filippone
for the first time, to make some contact B+W sheets. RC paper. No temp
control was used.
I use 8 1/2 x 11 paper. When the slots are filled to absolute capacity, the
print barely fits. But it does fit. The processor is made for 8x10 paper.
( Don't the English have some standard papers that are larger then 8x10 but
less than 11x14? How do these fit?)
Given that these were contact sheets and not my final work, I was pleased
with the limited chemical use. I put the "caps" on so that tomorrow I can
do the same work for a friend. No more chemical dumping.
In use, the clips are constantly in motion, requiring an up and down
movement. A little tiring as there are no alternative rocking motions
possible.
Development was even, and complete at my normal development time. Dampness
in the darkroom is basically eliminated by use of their 1 slot washer.
Overall a real nice combination: Nova 4 ( or 3) slot processor with the 1
slot washer.
Frank
Overall a very pleasant experience.
John Shafer
and the compactness. I hadn't heard form anyone (besides the designer) who
had actually used them.
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Chris Ellinger
> I bought a used 4 slot, 8x10 processor with a temp control. I used it today
> for the first time, to make some contact B+W sheets. RC paper. No temp
> control was used.
<snip>
> In use, the clips are constantly in motion, requiring an up and down
> movement. A little tiring as there are no alternative rocking motions
> possible.
How much margin do the clips need to attach to the paper? Do the clips leave
noticable marks?
Chris Ellinger
Ann Arbor, MI
Peter Hardman
Chris Ellinger wrote:
>
> How much margin do the clips need to attach to the paper? Do the clips leave
> noticable marks?
>
> Chris Ellinger
> Ann Arbor, MI
The clips have two stainless-steel pins which are about 1
inch apart and about 1/16 inch from the edge of the paper.
They do leave a mark, but even if they are on the emulsion
side in a white border you have to look
to see them.
The Nova is a great tool!
If you want to print bigger tahn 10x8 (eg A4) you need a
16x12 processor - but then you can do 16x12s as well! And it
still only takes 2 litres of chemistry per slot.
--
Peter Hardman
Breeder of Shetland sheep and Shetland cattle.
Mark Pope
normal trays now.
Mark
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PHOTO-TECH
<mark....@nationwideisp.net> wrote:
>I agree totally - the Nova's are brilliant. I wouldn't want to go back to
>normal trays now.
>
>Mark
Still can't do FB's unless you like stretch marks.
Regards,
John S. Douglas
Photographer Web Master Darkroom Wizard
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Steve Bullock
> Mark
>
> Still can't do FB's unless you like stretch marks.
>
> Regards,
>
> John S. Douglas
> Photographer Web Master Darkroom Wizard
> =============================================
Unless of course you use the Nova FB Processor which is specifically designed
for fibre.
Steve
PHOTO-TECH
<S.Bu...@ftel.co.uk> wrote:
>PHOTO-TECH wrote:
>> Still can't do FB's unless you like stretch marks.
>> =============================================
>
>Unless of course you use the Nova FB Processor which is specifically designed
>for fibre.
It's an interesting piece but frankly I don't know
how much carry over you're going to get with a device like
that print frame/holder.
FWIW I've used the Quad for 6 years now and it just
keeps on working. But it's for RA-4 and rarely B&W RC.
Mark Pope
limited range of FB papers, namely lford MGIV (normal and warm tone),a small
amount of forte polywarmtone and some kentmere art classic.
I admit that it can be tricky moving the paper from the developer to the
stop baths but it isn't impossible.
The main advantages for me are firstly space saving as I have a small
darkroom and secondly, the fact that I can make just one or two prints in a
few minutes without the hassle of making up fresh chemicals.
I would like to get the model meant for FB paper, but I have other
priorities at the moment.
Mark
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